User:Suraj Pandey/Lesson Plan 2

Subject : Computer Science                                                                                                                          Class   : 7th Grade
Period  : 1st
Chapter : Understanding Email and Its Uses
Duration: 45 minutes

Objective:

• Students will understand the concept of email and its uses.
• Students will learn how to create and send an email.
• Students will be familiarized with email etiquette and safety.

Materials:

• Whiteboard and markers
• Computer or laptop for demonstration
• Internet access for demonstration purposes
• Handouts or printouts on email etiquette

Introduction (5 minutes):

1. Begin by asking students if they have ever used email before and what they know about it.
2. Explain that email is a method of exchanging digital messages over the Internet and that it is widely used for communication.

Understanding Email (10 minutes):

1. Define key terms: Email, Inbox, Outbox, Subject, Attachments, etc.
2. Discuss the advantages of using email for communication, such as speed, cost-effectiveness, and convenience.
3. Explain the basic structure of an email - To, Cc, Bcc, Subject, and the body of the email.

Demonstration (15 minutes):

1. Demonstrate how to create an email using a popular email service (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo Mail).
2. Guide students through the process of composing an email, adding recipients, a subject, and writing a message.
3. Show how to attach files if necessary.
4. Discuss the importance of a clear and concise subject line.

Activity: Composing and Sending Emails (10 minutes):

1. Have students log in to their email accounts if available. If not, they can use a provided computer or share with a partner.
2. Instruct them to compose a simple email to a classmate or a teacher.
3. Encourage them to practice adding a subject, addressing the email properly, and writing a clear message.

Discussion on Email Etiquette and Safety (5 minutes):

1. Discuss the importance of email etiquette, such as using appropriate language, being concise, and considering the recipient's feelings.
2. Talk about email safety, including the importance of not opening emails from unknown senders, being cautious with attachments, and not sharing sensitive information.

Conclusion (5 minutes):

1. Summarize the key points covered in the lesson.
2. Encourage students to ask questions and clarify any doubts they may have.
3. Assign homework, such as sending an email to a family member or friend, emphasizing the concepts learned in class.

Assessment:

• Informal assessment through observation during the hands-on activity.
• Review of the emails sent by students to check for understanding of the concepts discussed.
• Participation in class discussion on email etiquette and safety.